The Six Leadership Playbook Moves That Make A Difference BY KATE ZABRISKIE
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CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Not every leader is a great one. Plenty of people wear the “leader” badge, but few earn the respect, trust, and loyalty that separates the good from the exceptional. The difference? Great leaders think, act, and show up in ways that set them apart. They don’t just manage—they inspire. They don’t just delegate—they empower. And they don’t just react—they anticipate. So what exactly makes great leaders stand out? Let’s break it down. 1. They Set the Standard and Live It Great leaders know they’re walking billboards for the behaviors and values they want to see in their teams. If you want your people to work hard, show up on time, and deliver results, you’d better be doing the same. Here’s how they set the tone: • They Walk the Talk: They don’t just talk about values like integrity or collaboration—they embody them. If they say deadlines matter, you’ll never catch them missing one. • They Own Their Mistakes: Great leaders admit when they’ve messed up. “I dropped the ball on this, and here’s how I’ll fix it” earns more respect than pretend- ing it never happened. • They Show Respect to Get Respect: They treat every- one—employees, peers, clients—with the same level of respect, whether it’s the intern or the CEO. Ask Yourself: What behaviors am I modeling for my team? Are there gaps between what I say and what I do? 2. They Prioritize Clarity Over Complexity A lot of leaders think throwing around buzzwords and jargon makes them look smart. Great leaders know it just makes them hard to follow. Instead, they’re masters of clarity: • They Make Expectations Crystal Clear: No one on their team is left guessing what “good” looks like. They spell it out: “We need to improve customer satisfaction scores by 10% this quarter, and here’s how we’ll do it.” • They Simplify Goals: They break big visions into man- ageable chunks. “Increase market share” becomes, “Let’s land three new clients this quarter.” • They Over-Communicate: Great leaders know that one memo or meeting isn’t enough. They repeat key messages often so no one forgets what’s important. Ask Yourself: Are my team members clear on what’s expected of them? How often do I check for understand- ing? 3. They Build Trust, Not Fear Fear-based leadership is a shortcut—and a bad one at that. If people jump when you bark orders, it might not be because they respect you. Great leaders understand that trust, not fear, is the real currency of leadership. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technolo- gies for the world’s best printers and converters. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours. ESKO www.esko.com ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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